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Homeschool with Moxie Podcast

Homeschool with Moxie Podcast

By Abby Banks

On the Homeschool with Moxie Podcast our goal is to inspire and encourage you with actionable strategies to take you from overwhelmed to confident in your homeschool adventure. Listen to interviews with amazing influencers in the homeschool world and beyond.
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65. Interview with Robert Bortins of Classical Conversations

Homeschool with Moxie PodcastJun 11, 2020

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258. Are you working yourself out of a job?

258. Are you working yourself out of a job?

The key to homeschooling is recognizing that your role will change through the years. Because it should. Here's how to embrace those changes and work yourself out of a job as a homeschool parent. Show notes are at https://www.4onemore.com/258

Mar 28, 202418:08
257. Methodology Reflects Ideology
Mar 21, 202414:52
256. On Reframing Childhood, Education, and Motherhood – 3 tips from Modern Miss Mason

256. On Reframing Childhood, Education, and Motherhood – 3 tips from Modern Miss Mason

Here are 3 more tips from Leah Boden in her book, Modern Miss Mason. When homeschooling, it becomes necessary to have some mindset shifts in the areas of childhood, education, and motherhood. Here's what that looks like. Show notes are at https://www.4onemore.com/256

Mar 14, 202415:08
255. What are you doing well?

255. What are you doing well?

It's easy to focus on the hardest parts of your homeschool day and be burdened down by it. But what if you could flip the script? Show notes are at https://www.4onemore.com/255

Mar 07, 202407:35
254. Strengthen Your Child's Foundation in Faith with Christian Horstmann

254. Strengthen Your Child's Foundation in Faith with Christian Horstmann

Is your child's faith being challenged with doubts, contradictory messages, and hard questions about Christianity? Join us as we take an encouraging look at practical ways to strengthen our children's foundation in the Word so they can evaluate life and culture through a Biblical lens. Show notes are at https://www.4onemore.com/254

Feb 29, 202434:17
253. House Flipping While Homeschooling with Amy Snyder

253. House Flipping While Homeschooling with Amy Snyder

Are you a homeschool mom who's been looking for ways to help the family by bringing in a side income? Do you see the potential in ugly houses? Listen in on this fun chat with homeschool mom Amy Snyder as she tells us all about house flipping while homeschooling! Show notes are at https://www.4onemore.com/253

Feb 22, 202439:21
252. More Learning in Less Time

252. More Learning in Less Time

Yes! We already knew this, but it's nice to see research confirming it. "...(T)he efficiency of the homeschool environment can allow for more learning in less time." Listen in on the latest research about homeschooling and be encouraged. Show notes are at https://www.4onemore.com/252

Feb 15, 202411:56
251. Simple decluttering tips for busy homeschool moms 

251. Simple decluttering tips for busy homeschool moms 

Tired of the constant battle against clutter while trying to manage the chaos of homeschool life? I get it. In this Homeschool with Moxie Podcast episode, we're cutting through the fluff and diving into some practical decluttering tips for those of us who are knee-deep in the daily grind.

Download the action steps at https://www.4onemore.com/251

Feb 08, 202424:13
250. How Kids Can Be Bible Investigators with Danika Cooley

250. How Kids Can Be Bible Investigators with Danika Cooley

Listen to our chat with author Danika Cooley about her new book Bible Investigators: Creation. This independent learning study filled with puzzles and activities will teach your 8-12 year olds about the doctrine of Creation in a hands-on way.

Show notes are at https://www.4onemore.com/250

Feb 01, 202419:36
249. How to organize your homeschool day around couch time and table time

249. How to organize your homeschool day around couch time and table time

It may sound like a lot of code words when you’re just starting out in the homeschooling world, but once you learn about organizing your day around couch time and table time – you’ll be wondering why you didn’t do it sooner! This is one homeschool mom hack that you’ll want to consider if you don’t already. It really will simplify your life and make homeschooling much more enjoyable for everyone.

Show notes are at https://www.4onemore.com/249

Jan 25, 202414:07
248. What to do when the curriculum isn't working: Re-Air of episode 198

248. What to do when the curriculum isn't working: Re-Air of episode 198

It's the time of year to revisit this topic ~ Here’s some helpful advice for those mid-year slumps when homeschooling just isn’t going well. This is a replay of episode 198, so the show notes are 4onemore.com/198

Jan 18, 202413:23
247. Internships: How to make homeschool high school work for your teen

247. Internships: How to make homeschool high school work for your teen

Internships for homeschoolers might be just the thing your teen needs to consider to really customize his last few years of high school. When you have the freedom to craft a high school plan to fit your student, internships might be high on the list for many reasons. We’ll explore what internships are, how they can fit in a high school homeschool plan, then give you plenty of ideas to get the ball rolling.

Show notes are at https://www.4onemore.com/247

Jan 11, 202415:54
246. 12 Ways to Simplify your Homeschooling

246. 12 Ways to Simplify your Homeschooling

Are you overwhelmed with your homeschool schedules, curriculum, and responsibilities? It's a new year and you can take easy steps to simplify homeschooling right now. Here are a dozen ways that you can simplify your homeschooling and finally be able to enjoy a more peaceful and productive journey with your kids.


Show notes are at https://www.4onemore.com/246

Jan 04, 202423:02
245. Balancing Homeschooling & Homemaking with Kerry Beck

245. Balancing Homeschooling & Homemaking with Kerry Beck

Discover the art of balancing homeschooling and homemaking with practical tips from Kerry Beck of How to Homeschool My Child. Learn how to optimize your time, involve your children in household responsibilities, and cultivate a positive learning environment at home. Show notes are at https://www.4onemore.com/245

Dec 28, 202333:46
244. How busy homeschool moms can save up to 1/3 on their grocery bills using preparedness principles with Karen Morris

244. How busy homeschool moms can save up to 1/3 on their grocery bills using preparedness principles with Karen Morris

Are you a busy mom trying to live on a budget? Want to save money on groceries? I'm thrilled to have my friend, Karen Morris, back for another chat full of actionable strategies. Karen shares practical ideas for saving money, building a food supply, and more at "Are You Prepared, Mama?"

Remember to check out the show notes at https://www.4onemore.com/244

Dec 21, 202334:33
243. Unschooling vs. Traditional Approach with Gypsy Gameschooler
Dec 14, 202333:46
242. Want a peek inside my day as a homeschool mom of only 2?
Dec 07, 202319:37
241. Review of IEW’s Intro to Public Speaking
Nov 30, 202311:50
240. Happy Thanksgiving! What to listen to today

240. Happy Thanksgiving! What to listen to today

If you're driving to see family today or in the coming weeks, here's a quick run-down of some of the episodes you may have missed. Whether you're homeschooling a kindergartener or trying to prep your pantry without spending a ton of money, we've got an episode for YOU! Be sure to grab our free digital Black Friday magazine to keep track of all the seasonal deals, freebies, giveaways, and sales in the homeschool world. You can find that at https://www.4onemore.com/blackfriday

Nov 23, 202309:17
239. Advent Ideas for All Ages
Nov 16, 202312:36
238. Don’t underestimate the power of consistency in homeschooling

238. Don’t underestimate the power of consistency in homeschooling

You can’t control everything, but as the homeschool parent, you can control the consistency factor. Show notes are at https://www.4onemore.com/238

Nov 09, 202318:14
237. Should my child skip a grade?

237. Should my child skip a grade?

Some parents have asked me whether or not their child should skip a grade. Here are the questions I would ask and optional ideas to consider. Show notes are at https://www.4onemore.com/237

Nov 02, 202318:29
236. Why I Ditched the Boxed Curriculum
Oct 26, 202319:27
235. Reevaluating Priorities: Homeschooling Insights from the Trenches

235. Reevaluating Priorities: Homeschooling Insights from the Trenches

I’m answering a question today I saw on social media about how my priorities have changed over the years of homeschooling. What would I say to that young homeschooling mom who’s just starting out? And what are those things that I’m glad we focused on?

Oct 19, 202315:44
234. Who What Why Series Review + My Personal Connection to the Underground Railroad

234. Who What Why Series Review + My Personal Connection to the Underground Railroad

Want to teach your 9-11 year olds about the history of slavery, abolition, and the Underground Railroad but with a Christian worldview perspective? That's what Danika Cooley does in The Who What Why Series. We'll review these books in this episode PLUS I'll tell you a fascinating story of my personal connection to the Underground Railroad. Get free lapbooks to use with The Who What Why Series and see our full review in the show notes at https://www. 4onemore.com/234

Oct 12, 202323:10
233. All About Strewing: Inspiring Learning at Home
Oct 05, 202323:43
232. Creating independent, responsible learners with Dennis DiNoia from Mr. D Math

232. Creating independent, responsible learners with Dennis DiNoia from Mr. D Math

Dennis DiNoia is the founder of Mr. D Math and has a passion for helping students become independent and responsible learners. Listen to this episode of the Homeschool with Moxie Podcast where Dennis shares how homeschool parents can set the right atmosphere for students to develop lifelong self-mastery skills.

Sep 28, 202331:58
231. Why You Should Consider Dual Enrollment for Your High Schooler

231. Why You Should Consider Dual Enrollment for Your High Schooler

My teens have all benefited from taking dual enrollment classes as homeschooled students. Here are the five reasons why you should consider dual enrollment for your high schooler. Show notes are at https://www.4onemore.com/231

Sep 21, 202313:51
230. The Secret Sauce of Homeschool with Bekki Sayler
Sep 14, 202337:04
229. Homeschooling Teens: Navigating Doubts and Ensuring Success with Michelle Osborn

229. Homeschooling Teens: Navigating Doubts and Ensuring Success with Michelle Osborn

Today we chat with Michelle Osborn, veteran homeschool mom of four graduates. She runs Homeschooling Teens Successfully and shares how to overcome doubt, answer the question "am I doing enough?" and help our teens reach success during the high school years. You can find show notes at https://www.4onemore.com/229

Sep 07, 202332:36
228. Top 5 Homeschooling Mistakes + Solutions

228. Top 5 Homeschooling Mistakes + Solutions

Ready for a new homeschool year? It’s exciting to open up the new school supplies, set new goals, and begin a fresh year. But there are some common homeschooling mistakes that you may encounter. The good news is that there are effective solutions so that you can navigate these challenges successfully! Show notes are at https://www.4onemore.com/228

Aug 31, 202318:08
227. 3 Things Every Mom Needs to Know About Clutter + 3 Quick Wins!
Aug 24, 202310:08
226. 2 Things Homeschool Moms Need to Know About Curriculum
Aug 17, 202310:27
225. 3 Things Every Homeschool Mom Needs to Know About the Housework
Aug 10, 202311:44
224. 4 Things Every Homeschool Mom Needs to Know About Her Homeschool Space
Aug 03, 202311:58
223. 7 Things Every Homeschool Mom Needs to Know About Time Management
Jul 27, 202322:13
222. 5 Tips for Getting Ready for a New Homeschool Year

222. 5 Tips for Getting Ready for a New Homeschool Year

Ready to be more organized, productive, flexible, yet efficient this year? Here are 5 tips for getting ready for a new homeschool year. Show notes are at https://www.4onemore.com/222

Jul 20, 202320:04
221. How to Balance Homeschool Life with Family and Work
Jul 13, 202314:06
220. How to Know if Your Child is Really on Track
Jul 06, 202312:01
219. Project-based homeschooling strategy with living books
Jun 29, 202311:27
218. Our Budget Friendly Homeschool Curriculum for 10th Grade

218. Our Budget Friendly Homeschool Curriculum for 10th Grade

Come learn about our eclectic mix of budget-friendly 10th grade homeschool curriculum options and the mindset shift you need to homeschool through high school effectively. Show notes are at https://www.4onemore.com/218

Jun 22, 202320:43
217. Inside Our 5th Grade Homeschool: A Look at Our Curriculum Choices + Resources
Jun 15, 202319:56
216. 25 Things I Don’t Buy for my Homeschool
Jun 08, 202321:02
215. Make Your Summer Reading List with these all-time best homeschooling books

215. Make Your Summer Reading List with these all-time best homeschooling books

Ready to refuel, be encouraged, and learn new strategies as a homeschooling mom? Then use these all-time best homeschooling book recommendations to create your summer reading list. We'll talk about best books for the new mom just starting out, books for the mom who needs to be encouraged, and books for the learning mom. Plus, download our list of 60 Books Homeschool Moms Should Read in our show notes at https://4onemore.com/215 - also don't forget to enter the Giveaway from IEW ($99 value) at 4onemore.com/IPS before June 27th

Jun 01, 202319:42
214. Ideas for homeschool high school English credit

214. Ideas for homeschool high school English credit

Are you wondering what you should cover for a homeschool high school English credit? Here are nine specific ideas for you plus dozens of recommended resources. And we even created a High School English Planning Worksheet that you can download for free. Find it in the show notes at https://www.4onemore.com/214

May 25, 202333:25
213. 3 Lessons I’ve Learned Since Graduating 3 of My Kids

213. 3 Lessons I’ve Learned Since Graduating 3 of My Kids

This year we’re graduating our third child from our homeschool! Here are the 3 lessons I’ve learned in this process and what I would tell my younger self. Show notes are at 4onemore.com/213

May 18, 202313:09
212. How to Plan Out a Successful Homeschool High School Experience

212. How to Plan Out a Successful Homeschool High School Experience

Are you wondering how to plan ahead for the high school years? Now that we’ve graduated 3 kids from our homeschool, I'm sharing everything you need to know to be organized, effective, and successful. And most of all – enjoy this time with your young adults! Show notes with many links to helpful resources are at 4onemore.com/212

May 11, 202326:57
211. Narration + Special Needs

211. Narration + Special Needs

Did you know that narration is an amazingly effective tool to use with kids with special needs? You may be surprised at how well narration helps your child with dyslexia or ADD. Learn more about this chapter from Karen Glass’ book Know and Tell. Show notes are at 4onemore.com/211 PLUS be sure to enter our Mystery Box of Books Giveaway before May 17th (worth $115!) at 4onemore.com/books

May 04, 202317:59
210. Prepping for Homeschool the Night Before

210. Prepping for Homeschool the Night Before

What are some of the things you should do everyday to prepare for the next homeschool day? This episode is full of actionable strategies! Show notes are at 4onemore.com/210

Apr 27, 202311:34
209. Story-Centered Learning with Clear Water Press’ Daniel Schwabauer

209. Story-Centered Learning with Clear Water Press’ Daniel Schwabauer

Learn how to encourage a life-long love of learning through story. We’ll chat with founder and instructor of Clear Water Press, Daniel Schwabauer, about how homeschool moms can use this unique approach with their kids. Show notes are at 4onemore.com/209

Apr 20, 202338:49